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How to Say ‘What's the goal?’ in Italian

Qual è l'obiettivo?

kwahl eh l oh-byet-TEE-voh

[kwahl eh l oh-byet-TEE-voh]

💬 Usage Tip: Qual è is written with no apostrophe, even though it looks like it should have one. It's a common spelling slip, even among Italians.

Phrase Breakdown

Qual

[kwahl]

what / which

Shortened form of 'quale', used before 'è' without an apostrophe.

Example

Qual è il tuo nome?

What is your name?

[eh]

Third-person singular of 'essere'; used to describe a person, company, or situation.

Example

Quando dici È in È molto umana, stai descrivendo l'azienda.

When you say 'È' in 'È molto umana,' you are describing the company.

[l]

the

Elided article used before a vowel sound; part of 'l'evento' = 'the event'.

Example

Dopo l' incontro, ho preso qualche appunto.

After the meeting, I took some notes.

obiettivo

[oh-byet-TEE-voh]

goal, objective

Masculine noun for the aim or target of an activity.

Example

Il nostro obiettivo è chiaro.

Our goal is clear.

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